Depression Treatment: When Is It Time to Seek Professional Help?

An important part of taking care of yourself and your family is learning to recognize early signs of depression so you can take steps to prevent symptoms from turning into larger problems. There are 9 symptoms of depression . There are also additional “warning signs” that someone might be experiencing difficulties that could lead to or be a sign of underlying depression:

It is also important to ask yourself or a loved one, “Are you experiencing an unusual amount of distress? Here are some ways to know the difference between Typical Distress and Distress That Requires Professional Help: